Assistant Principal of Instruction- IDEA McAllen College Prep (26-27)

Role Mission

IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) are instructional leaders who manage, coach and develop the teachers at their school to achieve ambitious results with students. They monitor the progress of students to ensure ALL students are on-track for college.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $70,532 and $82,170, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• Other Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan, including paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, employer-paid mental/behavioral health, dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring

• Competencies: Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Knowledge & Skills.

What You’ll Do

• Accountabilities: 96% of students passing all classes (On Track to Graduate); 90% Approaching | 60% Meets | 30% Mastered on STAAR/EOC; 60% of SpEd students attain “approaches” on STAAR; 75% sub populations (SpEd and/or ELL) meet Index 2 STAAR growth measure; 85% Teacher Retention; 97.5% Average Daily Attendance for students.

Responsibilities

• Focus on IDEA’s core purpose to get all students into college.
• Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
• Lead instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results.
• Lead instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and effective evaluations.
• Supervise the implementation of TEKS based IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
• Synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies that achieve quantifiable goals.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and consistently reflect on past actions to guide future decisions.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve teacher development, student achievement and manage work related tasks.
• Support the creation and implementation of a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Oversee campus based tutoring sessions.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

Instructive coach and manager to several teachers and/or co-teachers. Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress towards student goals and provide coaching.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Experience

The Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!